1986 Dash lights

radioguy · 11-09-2007, 02:37 PM

I have an 86 4x4. Are there supposed to be lights behind the AC/ heater controls? Mine doesn't have any and hasn't since I bought it. Kind of tough at night to adjust controls.

Thanks in advance.

Doug

scottie · 11-09-2007, 07:03 PM

i would of assumed there would be some sort of illumination device.. if you take it out can you see where the bulbs are?

mudseeker · 11-09-2007, 08:27 PM

i doubt those bulbs would be replaceable, probably would have to buy new control unit.

radioguy · 11-10-2007, 06:30 AM

I haven't gotten into it yet. I asked because I didn't want to get into it if there were no lights in there, if you know what I mean. I tend to do stupid stuff like that all the time... dig in to fix something that doesn't actually exist. lol

Doug

crabtruck · 11-10-2007, 03:07 PM

If there really isn't any bulb back there you could sneak a small LED in to show light thru the sliders if that's the style of controls. Use a "12v" LED (actually isn't any such thing) or a 0.7v LED (normal) in series with a set of three 400ohm 1/2watt resistors with ends twisted together and tap the parking light circuit.. Or just glue on one of those decorative accessory type lights they sell for $3.99. Depends on if you want to have an inny or an outy.

GMC004DOOR · 11-10-2007, 05:20 PM

I can swear that there is 3 light bulbs behind there and they twist into the unit itself. Regardless yuo and i both knowyour gunna rip it apart so.... Good Luck

radioguy · 11-10-2007, 08:01 PM

Well, I guess you know what I'll be doing tomorrow. I replaced the fuel pump today. I have been having oil leak out while I am driving on the freeway. I drive it about 60 miles a day. I finally had some time today to find the leak. There is a small hole in the bottom side of the fuel pump and oil was pouring out of there at higher rpm's. I suppose it's time for some stuff to need replacing. It only has 222,000 miles. Just getting her broken in.

Wish me luck. I'm going looking for those lights tomorrow. I'll post what I find.

Doug

Doug

crabtruck · 11-12-2007, 12:44 AM

Buy the lamps first. I think you would be willing to spend $3 to avoid another open and shut session with dash.

11-09-2007, 02:37 PM	#1
radioguy Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 6	1986 Dash lights I have an 86 4x4. Are there supposed to be lights behind the AC/ heater controls? Mine doesn't have any and hasn't since I bought it. Kind of tough at night to adjust controls. Thanks in advance. Doug

11-09-2007, 07:03 PM	#2
scottie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South Florida (Palm Beach), originally from south of BOSTON Posts: 644	i would of assumed there would be some sort of illumination device.. if you take it out can you see where the bulbs are? __________________ im a straight shooter with upper management written all over me

11-09-2007, 08:27 PM	#3
mudseeker mod-o-tator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 4,091	i doubt those bulbs would be replaceable, probably would have to buy new control unit. __________________ member map add yourself

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11-10-2007, 06:30 AM	#4
radioguy Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 6	I haven't gotten into it yet. I asked because I didn't want to get into it if there were no lights in there, if you know what I mean. I tend to do stupid stuff like that all the time... dig in to fix something that doesn't actually exist. lol Doug

11-10-2007, 03:07 PM	#5
crabtruck Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,464	If there really isn't any bulb back there you could sneak a small LED in to show light thru the sliders if that's the style of controls. Use a "12v" LED (actually isn't any such thing) or a 0.7v LED (normal) in series with a set of three 400ohm 1/2watt resistors with ends twisted together and tap the parking light circuit.. Or just glue on one of those decorative accessory type lights they sell for $3.99. Depends on if you want to have an inny or an outy.

11-10-2007, 05:20 PM	#6
GMC004DOOR Full Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 27	I can swear that there is 3 light bulbs behind there and they twist into the unit itself. Regardless yuo and i both knowyour gunna rip it apart so.... Good Luck

11-10-2007, 08:01 PM	#7
radioguy Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 6	Well, I guess you know what I'll be doing tomorrow. I replaced the fuel pump today. I have been having oil leak out while I am driving on the freeway. I drive it about 60 miles a day. I finally had some time today to find the leak. There is a small hole in the bottom side of the fuel pump and oil was pouring out of there at higher rpm's. I suppose it's time for some stuff to need replacing. It only has 222,000 miles. Just getting her broken in. Wish me luck. I'm going looking for those lights tomorrow. I'll post what I find. Doug Doug

11-12-2007, 12:44 AM	#8
crabtruck Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,464	Buy the lamps first. I think you would be willing to spend $3 to avoid another open and shut session with dash.